The Pocket Guide to Lung Function Tests is a practical guide to implementing and interpreting test results for common respiratory problems. In contrast to many reference texts already on the market, this book caters for both specialists and non-specialists - focusing on essential practical information - with a clinical rather than physiological emphasis. It also explains the subject without recourse to complex equations that often intimidate non-specialist practitioners. Handy and compact in length, the book presents only pertinent details and is well-suited for quick reference and easy access in the surgery. This new edition, in addition to a general update, includes new tests and expanded sections on techniques that have been further developed since the previous edition.
CONTENTS: Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Symbols used in lung function tests
Glossary
Chapter 1: Spirometry
Chapter 2: Flow-volume loops
Chapter 3: Peak expiratory flow
Chapter 4: Lung volumes
Chapter 5: Gas transfer
Chapter 6: Respiratory muscle function
Chapter 7: Bronchial challenge
Chapter 8: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Chapter 9: Cardio'pulmonary Exercise Tests
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Tests
Chapter 11: Assessing patients for thoracic resection
Appendix
Bibliography
Index